Accessioning Technician

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
701 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Oct 21, 2025
Posting Date 10/20/25 Application Deadline 10/26/25 Pay Range $19.75 - $29.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Medical Examiner About the Position Do you enjoy working in a laboratory setting? Are you skilled in maintaining chain of custody? As a laboratory support professional, you will have the opportunity to use your accessioning skills to support the 4th largest Medical Examiner jurisdiction in the nation! The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Accessioning Technician to join our team! In this role, you will contribute by accessioning specimens collected during autopsy, recording relevant information into the case management system, and preserving the chain of custody when securing and releasing specimens to an external toxicology laboratory. Your work is integral to achieving established standards of timely toxicology reports for the Medical Examiners. About Us Join a team dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy death investigations in our community! The Office of the Medical Examiner is a county agency charged under Arizona law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause (disease and/or injury) of the death to help improve public health and safety. We are looking for individuals to join our collaborative team to provide compassionate service to the people of Maricopa County. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ Education One year of experience working in a hospital, medical, or forensic laboratory as a laboratory specimen processor/laboratory aide or similar role High School diploma or GED A combination of post-secondary education in Forensic Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or other related fields, and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Experience working or volunteering in a Medical Examiner facility Forensic laboratory experience Experience with chain of custody Job Contributions Receives, reviews, and documents the receipt of body fluid specimens and tissue samples by case number in the case information system and orders proper test(s) as indicated by the Medical Examiner Tracks and stores specimens and samples in appropriate areas Ensures hazardous materials and drugs are appropriately handled, stored, and legally released or disposed of properly Releases evidentiary items to authorized law enforcement personnel while maintaining chain of custody Prepares forms, labels, and documents for shipments of specimens to outside laboratories for further testing Obtains information and prepares requests for DNA or other testing of specimens Prepares, records, and disposes of specimens and samples in accordance with retention schedules Performs daily checks on the refrigeration units, documents appropriately, and requests maintenance as necessary Communicates regularly with outside laboratories, hospitals, and agencies to ensure proper specimen documentation and testing is completed Provides input on laboratory procedures and other documents as requested Prepares specimens for rapid DNA analysis Working Conditions Ability to work in malodorous conditions, and sufficient strength and emotional stability to work with confidential information and/or graphic material Weekend hours may be required based on case volume Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!